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37th annual Kent Kids’ Arts Day attracts many young artists | Photos
Children in preschool to fourth grade participated in hands-on projects at Kent Commons
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Kent Police Blotter: Feb. 24 to March 11
Incidents include stolen vehicles, employee theft, police pursuit, shooting
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Proposal to raise pay for Kent mayor, City Council members
Each scheduled to receive 3.6% cost-of-living increase; mayor’s pay would jump to $219,720 per year
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Debate heats up over Ferguson’s request for $100M to hire more police
House bill sponsored by Kent Rep. Debra Entenman says more than just more officers needed
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Emphasis patrols in Kent over the weekend lead to arrests
Focus on areas with high crime activity on the East Hill, West Hill and in the Valley
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How to navigate the bird flu in Washington state
“This looks like it might be the new normal,” said Chris Anderson, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
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Kent Mayor Ralph fights for right to raise sales tax
She says Legislature should help reward Kent for its strong economic impact on state
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Athletes of the Week: Kentwood
Alex Palacios and Logan Wilson (unified basketball) and Aubrey Krestle win award.
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Kent man sentenced for killing man who had affair with his girlfriend
Receives 18 years in prison for 2022 stabbing inside Des Moines apartment
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Kent picks Scenic Hill’s ‘Sabella’ Curtis as Teacher of the Year
Kindergarten teacher says every student ‘deserves a dynamic, engaging and nurturing environment
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Kent Mayor Dana Ralph to seek third four-year term
Ralph first elected mayor in 2017 and reelected in 2021
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Valley SWAT helps capture man in Kent with felony warrants
Officers surround Phoenix Court Apartments Feb. 28 to take 39-year-old man into custody
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Toni Troutner to run for third Kent City Council term
Voters first elected her in 2017 to seven-member council; reelected her in 2021
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Large Kent apartment complex coming to West Hill near light rail
Developer plans 564 units behind Lowe’s; receives 8-year property tax exemption from city
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City of Kent corrections officer retires after 36 years
Jill Kinsella started in 1989 at the city jail, just three years after it opened
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Kent Mayor Ralph sets State of the City address for March 20
Speech will begin at 7 p.m. at Kent-Meridian High School
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Kent Police arrest 14-year-old boy for eluding, stealing a vehicle
Teen, two 16-year-old male passengers all ran from officers after vehicle hit curb but were caught
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Arlington shocks Kentwood with fourth quarter comeback
Kentwood’s season ends before the Tacoma Dome in opening round loss.
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Local refugees rally for more support in Olympia
The demonstration was organized by the New Americans Alliance for Policy and Research (NAAPR).
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Kentwood student reportedly caught with a firearm on campus
School went into lockdown Feb. 28 for at least fourth time in past year due to gun incidents